1: Know and Understand
Answer the following questions using the information provided in this chapter.
Occupations that are a part of the landscaping industry include people and businesses that _____.
A. cultivate grapes and produce wine
B. create and install landscape designs
C. specialize in agricultural irrigation
D. All of the above.
The landscaping industry has revenues of _____.
A. $25 million
B. $78 million
C. $25 billion
D. $78 billion
Which of the following statements is true?
A. The green industry includes businesses involved in the production and distribution of ornamental plants and landscape supplies.
B. The green industry includes businesses that provide landscape maintenance services.
C. The landscaping industry is a part of the green industry.
D. All of the above.
Which of the following are main sectors of the landscape industry?
A. Service providers.
B. Research and education.
C. Producers and suppliers.
D. All of the above.
Plant production yields annually around _____.
A. $3 million
B. $13 million
C. $23 million
D. $35 billion
Greenhouse producers typically produce _____.
A. trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials
B. bedding, potted, foliage, and other landscape plants
C. preformed pond liners and fish
D. All of the above.
Nursery producers typically raise _____.
A. brambles and vegetable plants
B. turfgrasses for sod installation
C. trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials
D. worms and other soil beneficials
Which of the following statement about sod farming is correct?
A. Waiting longer than 24 hours after harvest will help the sod take root quickly.
B. Sod farms typically specialize in turfgrass species that are not common to the area.
C. Sod farming requires an investment of time and specialized machinery.
D. Turfgrass must be at least 7 or 8 years old before it can be harvested.
Botanists study and research _____.
A. landscape design
B. plant growth and development
C. transport of nursery plants
D. landscape operations
What roles does a cooperative extension agent serve in the landscaping industry?
A. A liaison between the community and a university.
B. An educator for individuals interested in agricultural issues.
C. Conduct classes for licensing and certification in different fields.
D. All of the above.
The manipulation of plants to improve the quality and performance of existing plants is referred to as _____.
A. plant classification
B. nursery planting
C. plant production
D. plant breeding
Businesses that distribute materials other than plants to other sectors of the landscaping industry are referred to as _____.
A. breeders
B. designers
C. suppliers
D. municipalities
Professionals who are formally trained, licensed, and design large-scale properties are landscape _____.
A. contractors
B. designers
C. arborists
D. architects
Professionals who are not licensed and typically design for residential and smaller commercial sites are landscape _____.
A. contractors
B. designers
C. arborists
D. architects
The designing, installation, and maintenance of landscaping in indoor areas is referred to as _____.
A. interiorscaping
B. indoor farming
C. interior design
D. mallscaping
Irrigation system designers must understand _____.
A. how soil type, slope, and water pressure will affect the system
B. how to apply sustainable practices for water conservation
C. hydraulics and water requirements for different plant materials
D. All of the above.
Why would a landscape contractor hire a subcontractor?
A. To paint the outline for the landscape installation.
B. To instruct the contractor’s employees on plant installation.
C. To install special elements of a job.
D. All of the above.
What of the following best describes a design-build firm?
A. The contractor subcontracts professionals to design a landscape.
B. Subcontractors are hired to design and install each portion of a landscape.
C. The contractor possesses skills to design and install landscapes.
D. Subcontractors are hired to design the hardscapes of landscapes.
Which of the following tasks are commonly performed in the landscape maintenance industry?
A. String trimming, pruning, edging, and fertilizing.
B. Plant breeding and greenhouse production.
C. Managing the logistics of plant material delivery.
D. Irrigation system installation.
The science of tree care and management is referred to as _____.
A. botany
B. arboriculture
C. propagation
D. brokering
Why might a landscape contractor solicit the services of a broker?
A. To manage the installation of hardscapes and irrigation systems.
B. To manage the logistics of hiring workers to install irrigation systems.
C. To manage the installation of rare and exotic plants.
D. To manage the logistics of locating and arranging delivery of plant materials.
Retail employees should have good communication skills and a basic understanding of _____.
A. light, nutrient, and water needs
B. plant material brokering
C. irrigation system repair
D. string trimming and edging
How do memberships in professional landscaping organizations benefit people interested or working in the industry?
A. Provides assistance for updating certifications and acquiring new skills.
B. Informs and teaches members about new technologies in landscaping.
C. Provides opportunities for networking with industry professionals.
D. All of the above.
Which of the following statements best describes the advantages of professional certification?
A. Helps ensure consistency in sod measurements.
B. Promotes experience and competency in areas of expertise.
C. Provides an advantage over other certified professionals.
D. Ensures the success of small businesses.
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